Shrub Rose - Flower Carpet Pink
Rosa 'Flower Carpet Pink'
A groundbreaking landscape rose that revolutionized low-maintenance rose growing with its incredible disease resistance and non-stop blooming performance. This compact shrub produces masses of cheerful pink flowers from spring until hard frost with virtually no care required. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting beautiful roses without the fuss of traditional varieties.
Sun
White-Tailed Deer
Zones
5–11
USDA hardiness
Height
1-8 feet
Planting Timeline
Showing dates for Shrub Rose - Flower Carpet Pink in USDA Zone 7
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Shrub Rose - Flower Carpet Pink · Zones 5–11
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Light: White-Tailed Deer, Cottontail Rabbit. Soil: Clay, Loam (Silt). Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 1 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: Less than 12 inches, 12 inches-3 feet, 3 feet-6 feet, 6-feet-12 feet. Growth rate: Medium. Propagation: Grafting.
Harvesting
The accessory fruit is called a hip and forms after the flowers finish blooming. The hip will appear under the sepals of where the flower was after the flower dies. They will turn from green to red. They are filled with many achenes surrounded by irritating hairs.
Color: Green, Red/Burgundy. Type: Achene. Length: < 1 inch. Width: < 1 inch.
Garden value: Showy
Harvest time: Fall
Bloom time: Summer
Edibility: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
History & Origin
Origin: Temp. & Subtropical Northern Hemisphere (such as Europe & Asia)
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: #showy flowers#fragrant flowers#heat tolerant#rose#tsc#cottage garden#security plant#high maintenance#English garden#cutting garden#border back#tsc-s#bee friendly#container plant#patio#hedge#prickles#shrub rose#cpp#walkway#HS111#HS303#hortcontest#nesting site#fpp
- +Wildlife value: Wildlife is attracted to the edible hips. Single-flowered species and cultivars are attractive to bees. Dead stems are used by stem-nesting bees.
- +Edible: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Lavender
Repels aphids, spider mites, and other rose pests while attracting beneficial pollinators
Marigold
Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies that commonly attack roses
Garlic
Natural fungicide properties help prevent black spot and powdery mildew on roses
Catmint
Repels aphids and ants while attracting beneficial insects and providing complementary blue flowers
Allium
Strong scent deters aphids, thrips, and Japanese beetles that damage rose foliage
Clematis
Shares similar growing conditions and provides vertical interest without competing for nutrients
Parsley
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on aphids and other rose pests
Rosemary
Repels spider mites and aphids while providing aromatic foliage contrast
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Produces juglone toxin that causes stunted growth and yellowing in roses
Large Trees
Create excessive shade and compete for water and nutrients, reducing rose bloom production
Impatiens
Susceptible to similar fungal diseases that can spread to roses in humid conditions
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Outstanding resistance to black spot, powdery mildew, rust, and downy mildew
Common Pests
Occasionally aphids and spider mites
Diseases
Virtually disease-free in most climates